Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York - June 2016 Read the June 2016 edition of Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York. Thyroid Is Culprit behind Many Health Symptoms: Comprehensive Thyroid Testing “Low thyroid function is one of the most misdiagnosed medical problems in the United States,” says hormone expert Dr. Timothy Morley, medica... Read More » Walkway Marathon Race Series Returns: Half Marathon and 5K on June 12 The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park—a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into a long linear park—hosts a weekend full of r... Read More » Ayurvedic Clinic Opens Cross River Location: Specializing in detoxification, Naturopathic and Ayurveda Therapies Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an ayurvedic and naturopathic doctor with practices in NYC and White Plains, is now seeing patients in northern Westc... Read More » Shamanic Healing Training Starts September 10: Nature is the Greatest Healer Spiritual healer and teacher Eileen O’Hare will begin a new Mesayok Medicine Spiral, a shamanic healing training inspired by Andean mystical... Read More » “Star Wars Yoga” Workshop in Cold Spring: Tuning into the Force Cary Bayer, a New York- and Florida-based life coach and author who has worked with award-winning actors and other notables in the entertain... Read More » Healthy Eating Workshop in Poughkeepsie: Creating a Lifelong Healthy Relationship with Food On June 14, the Women’s Professional Network (WPN) will host a workshop in Poughkeepsie designed to help individuals and families create a l... Read More » New Practice Focuses on Emotional Component of Health: Putting Wellness back into Healthcare Denise Foulkes, a licensed clinical social worker, has opened a new practice in Yorktown Heights, Hygeia Integrated Health, to help “put wel... Read More » Male Menopause Is No Myth: Symptoms including irritability, depression, memory loss, insomnia, night sweats, loss of libido and decreased strength Andropause—nicknamed “male menopause”—affects about 25 million American men between the ages of 40 and 55, yet the mainstream US medical com... Read More » Pilates for Every Body: Uncovering the Mystery of this Modality Most of us have heard of Pilates. We may have tried a class at the gym a few years ago or watched an infomercial once upon a time but many o... Read More » Energy-Efficient and Natural House Construction: Working with the Sun, Earth and Air What is the basis of an energy-efficient house, addition or alteration project? Two primary conditions constitute this type of construction.... Read More » Karen M. Shaw, BodySculpt by Karen: Natural Health Journey Leads to Online Store Karen M. Shaw Karen Shaw has worn plenty of hats over the years. A personal trainer, yoga instructor and reiki master/teacher, the Peekskil... Read More » Westchester Showroom Opens for Basbag Handbags: Beautiful Handmade Bags Basbag, a handbag company promoting fair trade and sustainable design, is now offering its products to private and wholesale clients through... Read More » Local Author Offers Guidance for Home Caregivers: Caring for a Loved One at Home Westchester resident Joyce Greene, an advocate for women and the elderly, has published a new book, No Place Like Home, that provides concis... Read More » InterGenerate Family Gardening Series at John Jay Homestead: Connecting with Family and the Earth John Jay Homestead is partnering with InterGenerate—a local nonprofit that starts community gardens and works to make good, clean, fair food... Read More » June Workshops and Services at Synchronicity: Local Healing and Metaphysical Events European psychic and author Lai Ubberud will be conducting a past-lives workshop and private readings on June 12 and 13 at Synchronicity, a ... Read More » Women’s Health Workshop at Omega Institute: Secrets to a Vibrant Life Omega Institute, a nonprofit educational retreat center in the Hudson Valley, will present Secrets to a Vibrant Life: Rediscover Vitality in... Read More » National Dowsers Convention in June: Participate in Nation's Largest Metaphysical and Dowsing Gathering June 15 to 20 The American Society of Dowsers (ASD) will present a convention and expo at Skidmore College from June 15 through 20. Featuring more than 40... Read More » Yoga Community Gathers to Kick Off Summer: Wanderers of All Kinds Coming together at Yoga Mala, June 21 Ancient Traditions Healing is a mind, body, NOMad, a collective global community of yogis, wellness practitioners, travelers and “wanderers ... Read More » Maid Brigade Celebrates 20 Years of Improving Lives: Cleanliness and Quality of Life As Maid Brigade celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, owners Robin and Gary Murphy are reflecting on how their business has changed—ye... Read More » In-Print